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WISDOM Workshops are organized throughout the province where there is sufficient interest. If you gather 5 families who are committed to attend a particular workshop, we can put it on in your location. Elements of many of our workshops are included in our summer camps, socials and BBQs.
Payment options available:
- You may use a purchase order if you have funding available. POs may only be used up to the end of May, so keep that in mind and register early for summer events.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard. You can pay on our website or over the phone, and we will issue a receipt which you could then use to claim funding later on.
- We accept cheques made out to WISDOM Home Schooling or The Gilbertine Institute.
- We accept e-Transfers sent to billing@wisdomhomeschooling.com.
Remember, an event can't run without sufficient numbers to offset costs. Because we don't charge much more than necessary to cover costs, we require a minimum number of participants.
Cancellation: If we have to cancel an event due to low registration, we will refund your money. However, if you cancel within two weeks of a scheduled event, your money can not be refunded. Your last-minute cancellation may otherwise close down an entire event, if the funds are no longer there for us to run it.
Chess Workshops 31 Events
Lessons are taught on zoom through the interactive Lichess website. The hour-long class is divided into 20 minutes of concept, 20 minutes of game and 20 minutes of personalized exercises and free homework.
Things parents are saying:
“I appreciated the positive encouragement and teaching. This is something Brett would set his clock for... it was fun to see him so enthused!”
“Thank you for your hard work and making this class run so fluid and understandable for all levels.”
“My boys have completely changed from these classes. They seem to see everything in a more logical and organized way. It's like chess has unlocked some sort of "order" in their thinking. They look forward, plan ahead and strategize through their days like they didn't used to. I could go on and on!”
“This is the first online class ever, that Felix enjoys. You probably don’t realise what a big compliment this is.”
Science Lab Seminars 6 Events
Foraging Walks 1 Event
Time in nature with wild food expert Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.
Things parents are saying:
“I can not fully express how incredible this experience was! Our guide was passionate and authentic with his imparting of his gift. It turned out that we were the only ones and as such got a private tour. What a gift of a course this was! I highly recommend it to anyone with the slightest interest in the outdoors. Even if you do not end up foraging anything for actual consumption, the knowledge and appreciation of God’s gift in nature will increase thus enhancing any natural park walk you take in the future.”
Survival 0 Events
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 15 – May 22 from 9 – 10:30am
(Diploma exam: June 11)
This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience.
This workshop covers the 2 essay types of the written portion of the exam: the
...When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 18 – March 27 from 9 – 10:30am
(Diploma exam: April 3)
This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience.
This workshop covers the 2 essay types of the written portion of the exam: the
...Students in the Chemistry Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Chemistry.
In Chemistry 30, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: Thermochemical Changes (Calorimetry, how many calories are in a macadamia nut); Electrochemical Changes (Making a Battery); Acid/Base Chemical Reactions (Titrations); and Chemical Equilibrium on Acid-Base Systems (Titrations
...Students in the Physics Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Physics.
In Physics 30, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: Momentum and Impulse (Conservation of Momentum in two dimensions); Forces and Fields (drawing Electric Force fields using equipotential lines); Optics (using an optical bench to study the properties of light); Atomic Physics (creating and analyzing
...Students in the Biology Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups.
In Biology 30, students will: study the neurological system (cow or sheep brain and eye dissection); the endocrine system (case studies); the reproductive system (bovine organ dissection); molecular genetics (strawberry DNA extraction); and carry out meaningful exercises that will assist them in their diploma examination.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 5 – December 10 and Tuesday January 7, from 9 – 10:30am
(Diploma exam: January 14)
This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience.
This workshop covers the 2 essay
...Students in the Chemistry Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Chemistry.
In Chemistry 20, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: the scientific method and gain mastery in conducting measurements within experiments (Forming Ionic Compounds); Forms of Matter, Gases (Investigating the properties and behaviour of gases such as Boyle's Law); Matter as Solutions, Acids
...Students in the Physics Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Physics.
In Physics 20, students will conduct experiments in: The Scientific Method and gaining mastery in conducting measurements within experiments (toy car activity); Kinematics - the study of objects in motion without reference to forces (determining whether an object is exhibiting uniform or non-uniform motion using ticker
...When: September 13 at 9:30
Where: Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site of Canada
Site 127 Comp 6 RR4 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 2A4
Cost: $17/student
Participants may stay to enjoy the Park at no extra cost after the event. Parents attend free as chaperones.
Join Métis Elders and interpreters in the Métis camp at the National Historic Site in Rocky
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